Clicky

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W370

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W370 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony W370, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Samsung and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the W370 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The Galaxy Camera 2 was unveiled 4 years after the W370 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up vs the W370 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video
	
	

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony W370

 Galaxy Camera 2 W370 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2010Newer by 49 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 W370 Galaxy Camera 2 

Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony W370

 Galaxy Camera 2 W370 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 features outer dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 versus Sony W370 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 and the W370.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Galaxy Camera 2 and W370 is 90 and 94 respectively.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 2 and W370.

To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to resolve more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos more aggressively. The more modern Galaxy Camera 2 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography factors
Sony W370 Portrait photography factors
44
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Street photography with Sony W370
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than others in class (283g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Sports Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography information
Sony W370 Sports photography information
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
great battery pack (400 per charge)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
35
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
73
great battery pack (400 shots)
lighter than others in class (283g)
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Landscape Comparison

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography advice
Sony W370 Landscape photography advice
52
manual focus
rather wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
great battery pack (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
37
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Vlogging with Sony W370
37
rather wide (23mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
lighter than others in class (283g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
slow max aperture (f3.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony W370
 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Manufacturer Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-01-02 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 4.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech HD Super Clear Touch Display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 283 gr (0.62 pounds) 179 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID Built-in NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $400 $230